Get prepared for a long weekend as Australia day is on its way! On Monday 26th January everyone across nation will be able to embrace what it means to them to be part of Australia, most likely with BBQ's, beaches and listening to the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown.

On this national day of celebration (Monday 26th January), please take note of the MyNetFone Contact Centre operating hours:

Residential Support: OPEN 9am - 5pm (AEST)

Business Support: CLOSED

Residential & Business Sales: CLOSED

Emergency support will continue to be available for urgent matters.

Regular operating hours will resume from Tuesday, 27th January 2015, we apologise for any inconvenience.

Australia Day Facts:

Australia Day is celebrated on 26th January each year and commemorates the first landing in Australia by Captain Arthur Phillip.

Under British rule Australia was initially intended as a penal colony, where the ruling class of 18th century England sent criminals considered to be incapable of rehabilitation.

The name Australia was first suggested by Captain Matthew Flinders, an English navigator and surveyor. 'Australia' is derived from Latin 'australis', meaning southern. The continent was officially christened Australia in 1824.

Australia day is designed to also be a day of acceptance - many people officially become citizens of Australia on Australia Day at Citizenship Ceremonies across the nation